Following the next generation of welfare reforms announced last Autumn, including the flagship £2.5 billion Back to Work Plan, more people will be rewarded for hard work with cuts to National Insurance worth £900 for the average employee this year. The DWP has already delivered on their plan to halve inflation, which is down to 4% from its peak of 11% thanks to the steps taken by this Government. As inflation continues to fall, millions of families will also benefit from extra support with the cost of living. The Household Support Fund – first introduced in October 2021 – will be extended for a fourth time. The extension, backed by £500 million, will support the most vulnerable households. Alongside the continued cost of living support, jobseekers will be encouraged to secure long-term financial security through work following the extension of the Additional Jobcentre Support pilot. The pilot will be expanded to a further 30 sites – reaching 150 in total – and will deliver intensive support so more people can secure the physical, mental, and financial benefits work brings. Click here for more.
